Linux administration
Wale Soyinka
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Linux administration
by Wale Soyinka
Published
2012
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Pages
736
ISBN-13
9780071767583
Description
"Deploy and manage a Linux server quickly and easilyThoroughly revised to cover the most current Linux distributions and the latest Linux kernel release, Linux Administration: A Beginner's Guide, Sixth Edition shows new and inexperienced Linux system administrators how to set up and configure Linux. The sixth edition adds key updates about the latest Linux distributions and focuses on Fedora, openSUSE, and Ubuntu. The book adds coverage of newer technologies, including virtualization, infrastructure services, Windows and Linux integration, Linux routers and firewalls, LDAP, printing, and new hardware now supported by the updated Linux kernel.This trusted, bestselling beginner's guide continues its recipe and step-by-step approach to Linux system administration, including managing files and software, users and user rights, basic security, Internet and intranet services, and kernel customization. The book makes it easy for existing system administrators to quickly zero in on relevant sections of the book to solve or tackle real-world Linux administration issues.Linux Administration: A Beginner's Guide, Sixth Edition Covers the major distributions of Linux server for Fedora, openSUSE and Ubuntu, and the latest Linux kernel release Includes new chapters introducing Distributed File Systems--key for today's cloud computing/virtualization-centric world Contains a new chapter on the business case for Linux and the marketability of Linux administration skills Step-by-step coverage: Technical Summary of Linux Distributions and Windows Server 2008; Installing Linux in a Server Configuration; Installing Software; Single Host Administration; Managing Users; The Command Line; Booting and Shutting Down; File Systems; Core System Services; Compiling the Linux Kernel; Knobs and Dials: The /proc File System; Security and Networking; TCP/IP for System Administrators; Network Configuration; Configuring the Linux Firewall and Router; Local Security; Network Security; Configuring Internet Services; DNS; FTP; Web Servers; SMTP; POP and IMAP; SSH and Encryption; Virtualization; Configuring Intranet Services; Network File Systems (NFS); Distributed File Systems; Network Information Service (NIS); LDAP; Samba (SMB/CIFS); Printing; DHCP; Backups "-- "Effectively deploy and maintain Linux and other Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) on your servers or entire network using this practical resource. Linux Administration: A Beginner's Guide, Sixth Edition provides up-to-date details on the latest Linux distributions, including Fedora, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Debian, and Ubuntu. Learn how to install and customize Linux, work from the GUI or command line, configure Internet and intranet services, interoperate with Windows systems, and create reliable backups. Performance tuning, security, and virtualization are also covered and real-world examples help you put the techniques presented into practice"--
Subjects
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Linux administration?
This edition of Linux administration has approximately 736 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Linux administration?
For most readers, Linux administration typically takes between 15h 20m and 10h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 184,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 12h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 25 days • Estimated word count: 184,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Linux administration?
The estimated word count for Linux administration is approximately 184,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Linux administration?
Linux administration was written by Wale Soyinka.
When was Linux administration published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.